Senior Network Engineer

Job Description
Create your best future and join Westpac as a Senior Network Engineer (Network Automation).

What's the role?
This position offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced Network Automation Engineer to become part of the Secure Network Services (SNS) team within Westpac's Technology division. The appointed individual will work closely with the Automation Community of Practice (ACoP), subject matter experts in networking, and engineering, build, and operations teams.

The primary responsibility is to advance automation capabilities that enable efficient delivery of rapid catalogue services aligned with established SLAs and KPIs. A thorough understanding of service definitions, including their scope and constraints, is essential. The engineer will collaborate with SMEs to architect and implement a scalable automation framework for use across SNS.

What do I need?
We are seeking a candidate who demonstrates a passion for developing robust, reusable automation solutions and has a strong interest in integrating and optimising systems through scripting and tool interoperability. Core responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Advanced proficiency in Python scripting and automation.
• Experience with Ansible (Tower, AWX, Red Hat AAP).
• Capability to develop custom Ansible modules and plugins.
• CI/CD expertise with Jenkins and/or GitHub Actions.
• Competency in using Git for version control.
• Familiarity with Terraform, OpenShift, and Kubernetes.
• Experience with MongoDB (preferred).
• Prior experience in network automation (preferred).
• Ability to integrate automation solutions with APIs and external platforms.

Why join us?
We're obsessed with becoming our customers' #1 banking partner for life and we're looking for people who are passionate about helping us achieve that goal. In return, we're committed to making Westpac the best place to work in the country. Here are just a few of the ways we're already doing that:

• Special offers on banking products and discounts from top brands, including generous employee-only mortgage rates
• Flexible work arrangements to help you achieve a greater work/life balance, and a variety of leave options including Culture, Lifestyle and Wellbeing leave.
• Tailored learning and development opportunities to help your grow your career within the bank.
• Lots of opportunities to 'give back' to the Community by getting involved in our many volunteering initiatives.

Create your future today
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We're all about creating a supportive and inclusive community. We welcome everyone – no matter your age, gender, background, or abilities. We also provide additional support to welcome our veterans, Indigenous Australians and neurodiverse community.

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